Purina Beneful Dog Food killing dogs according to class action lawsuit

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Class action lawsuit claims that Purina pet food is killing dogs - Seattle Pets | Examiner.com

20 February 2015
A lawsuit alleging that Purina's Beneful dog food has sickened or killed countless dogs was filed against Nestle Purina Petcare Company earlier this month.

The class action lawsuit, which was filed in a California federal court by plaintiff Frank Lucido on Feb. 5, alleges that Beneful dog food contains toxic substances that have caused serious illness or death in thousands of dogs.

Lucido, who had owned three dogs, purchased a bag of Purina Beneful in late Dec. 2014 or early 2015. His German Shepherd, Labrador retriever, and English Bulldog all began eating the food. According to Lucido, the three dogs exclusively ate the Beneful - and he began noticing concerning changes in his dogs on Jan. 15.

Lucido's German Shepherd began to lose large quantities of hair and "began to give off an unusual odor" - and by Jan. 17, the dog had become "violently ill."

A veterinarian examined the sick dog and determined that the German Shepherd had internal bleeding in his stomach. The dog's liver was also malfunctioning - and the veterinarian stated that this was "consistent with poisoning."
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According to Lucido, Beneful is advertised as a "healthful and nutritional dog food," but his experience - and the experiences of others - don't support these statements.

Lucido states that Beneful allegedly include propylene glycol, a "known animal toxin [that's] poisonous to cats and dogs." The lawsuit further alleges that Beneful includes mycotoxins, a group of toxins "produced by fungus that occurs in grains, which are a principle ingredient in Beneful."

The Association for Truth In Pet Food independently tested Beneful and found that "Beneful Original...contained dangerous levels of mycotoxins."



Killing them softly: The truth behind pet treat labels - Seattle Pets | Examiner.com
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Wheat, which can be difficult for dogs to digest, is frequently identified as an allergen. Wheat is in countless dog treats, including Milk-Bones (Del Monte), Pup-Peroni (Del Monte), Beggin Strips (Purina), Waggin Train Jerky Tenders (ADI in China), Busy Bones (Purina), Moist n Meaty (Purina), T-Bonz (Purina), Beneful Snackin' Slices (Purina), and The Goodlife Recipe (Mars, Inc.).

Propylene glycol, which is lethal for pets, is found in antifreeze as well as the following pet treats: Milk-Bones (Del Monte), Beggin Strips (Purina), Pup-Peroni (Del Monte), T-Bonz (Purina), Beneful Snackin' Slices (Purina), Moist n' Meaty (Purina), and Busy Bone (Purina).

Wolves in captivity live for 20 years or longer, but dogs frequently die at far earlier ages. Cancer is the #1 killer of our dogs; 25-50% of them die from it by some estimates. The toxins in their food are arguably a significant contributing factor.

Our pets cannot tell us that they feel ill – experiencing headaches, itchy skin, gastrointestinal upset, dizziness, and weakness. Disturbingly, in the four years since Renz first began investigating pet treat ingredients, few, if any, changes have been made to diminish the danger to pets who consume store-bought treats and foods.

The market for healthier pet food and treats is growing rapidly. But instead of making a better product, companies like Del Monte (the maker of Milk Bones) make a better gimmick, like inventing Milo's Kitchen. Del Monte markets Milo's Kitchen as a 'home-style' treat, but the chicken treats are produced in China."

Renz recommends using alternatives to the larger companies. "I've noticed healthier choices coming from new companies," she stated.

"These are products that contain what the industry doesn't like us to call 'human-grade' ingredients. They're products from companies like my company, Goodness Gracious, or The Honest Kitchen, or Primal Pet Foods. Our ingredients are fresh, wholesome, USDA certified, and nutritious. They're the same ingredients you'd feed all members of your family."

[space otter]

sadly this is not the first  dog food making them sick and killing some

most of the dog food and dog treats are coming from china.. and we know what their quality control is like
if you read the label  it says packaged in the usa or sometimes they will say product of usa...

it's all china

unless it says MADE in the usa

we have a local brand here called Dad's..it's the only one I  will buy.. and if you want a chuckle Rachel Ray  put her name on it and proclaims.. made in the usa no preservatives..blah blah blah..
and charges twice what you would pay if you just bough it  with the Dad's label..
just read the label

cats only get dad's also... when I feed them anything else they throw up...mostly from the dyes that are used.. and the oils they put on it for flavor...a lot of them are rancid to start with before they are sprayed onto the nuggets..yeah I know cats eat other critters.. so why should it matter..
well those other critters are fresh when consumed..lol

just read the labels...

the only doggies treat that I have found..so far.. is called shep at aldi's.. it looks just like milkbone
it's made in the usa and about a fourth the cost of milk bone..

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edit to add some reading links if you are interested




China-Free Dog Food? Don't Count on It - Dog Food Advisor

www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-industry-exposed/dog-food-chin/
Why most dog foods manufactured within the U.S. and Canada are still likely to contain Chinese and other foreign ingredients.


Think You Can Avoid Pet Foods Made In China? Think Again!
www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/think-you-can-avoid-pet-foods-made-...
How can this happen when the food label says 'made in the USA'? ... Chinese ingredients are lurking in virtually every pet food - even the premium brands?




http://www.petcarerx.com/article/made-in-usa-vs-sourced-in-the-us-pet-foods/1161